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A crown is used to entirely cover or "cap" a damaged tooth. Besides strengthening and protecting a damaged tooth, a crown can be used to improve its appearance, shape or alignment of a tooth. A crown can also be placed on top of a natural tooth or an implant to provide a tooth-like shape and structure for function. A crown restores the function and appearance of a damaged, reconstructed or missing tooth. Traditionally, crowns are of 3 types- metal (non-aesthetic), metal-ceramic (Porcelain fused to metal/ PFM) which is tooth colored or ceramic only (metal-free). A Bridge (Fixed partial denture/FPD) - may be recommended if you have missing one or more teeth. Gaps left by missing teeth eventually cause the remaining teeth to rotate or shift into the empty spaces, resulting in a bad bite. The imbalance caused by missing teeth can also lead to gum disease and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Bridges are commonly used to replace one or more missing teeth. They span the space where the teeth are missing. Bridges are cemented to the natural teeth or implants surrounding the empty space. These teeth, called abutments, serve as anchors for the bridge. A replacement tooth, called a pontic, is attached to the crowns that cover the abutments. As with crowns, you have a choice of materials for bridges. Crowns may be recommend in the following situations: Replace a large filling when there isn't enough tooth remaining Protect a weak tooth from fracturing Restore a fractured tooth Attach a bridge Cover a dental implant Cover a discolored or poorly shaped tooth Cover a tooth that has had root canal treatment

Root canal therapy is a treatment sequence for the infected pulp of a tooth which results in the elimination of infection and the protection of the decontaminated tooth from future microbial invasion. Root canals, and their associated pulp chamber, are the physical hollows within a tooth that are naturally inhabited by nerve tissue, blood vessels and other cellular entities. Together, these items constitute the dental pulp. Root canal therapy involves the removal of these structures, the subsequent shaping, cleaning, and decontamination of the hollows with small files and irrigating solutions, and the obturation (filling) of the decontaminated canals. Filling of the cleaned and decontaminated canals is done with an inert filling such as gutta-percha and typically a eugenol-based cement. Post root canal treatment, permanent filling is done on the remaining crown structure after which a crown is placed on the tooth to preserve its strength. Ideally, a standard root canal treatment takes 3 appointments followed by the crown procedure. But, in certain cases, it can be performed in a singe visit also. In case root canal infection is spread in to bone, the root canal cleaning and disinfection may take longer duration for the infection to heal. The first appointment of root canal needs Local anesthetic injection to be given for a painless treatment. Subsequent appointments do not need LA to be given.

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly. Crooked teeth and teeth that do not fit together correctly are harder to keep clean, are at risk of being lost early due to tooth decay and periodontal disease, and cause extra stress on the chewing muscles that can lead to headaches, TMJ syndrome and neck, shoulder and back pain. Teeth that are crooked or not in the right place can also detract from one's appearance. The benefits of orthodontic treatment include a healthier mouth, a more pleasing appearance, and teeth that are more likely to last a lifetime. Orthodontic treatment duration depends on the individual teeth findings, individuals rate of tooth movement and age. It takes on an average, 1.5-2 yrs for the same. Different types of fixed orthodontic appliances are available- conventional metal, ceramic (tooth colored), clear resin brackets, lingual braces and invisible braces.

A tooth filling is one of the commonest treatment done for treating tooth cavities and tooth wear. In case of tooth decay, the soft decayed tooth structure is removed and replaced by a tooth colored matching resin-based adhesive material that sticks to the tooth as well as has high strength. Old discolored silver fillings can also be replaced by tooth-colored, aesthetically pleasing fillings. A cavity filling done during the initial stages prevents the tooth from being lost.

It is a procedure that can be done at the dental clinic (in-office) or at home. A bleaching gel (oxidizing agent) is kept in contact with the teeth using transparent trays customized for an individual, overnight at home or in-office to obtain a white layer of teeth.

A dental check-up is an invaluable tool for preventing oral diseases. A regular dental check-up twice a year can prevent oral diseases and preserve teeth for life time. Tooth decay and gum disease may not necessarily present with pain and may go unnoticed, if regular dental check-ups are not performed. Digital X-rays can be performed chairside during dental check-up, if necessary.